World Cup 2026: Pick your England XI against DR Congo
It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes — pick England's Starting XI for the last-32 against DR Congo after the win against Panama.
England are preparing for their last-32 clash with DR Congo at the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and you're invited to decide. Declan Rice is expected to start in midfield, but there are still many questions before kickoff.
Who should drop from the first-11 after the win against Panama? Should Thomas Tuchel (as the thinking manager for the purpose of the poll) keep the tandem of Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka on the two flanks, or is it time to change? Is there a place for Morgan Rogers after his performance? And at the back, who deserves to hold the right-back?
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/branded_sport/1200/cpsprodpb/4b5f/live/00dbee90-7546-11f1-9499-0d1c901927e6.jpg" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>This is the kind of decision that needs to be made: weigh up the speed and wide play of the wingers, Declan Rice's control in midfield, and the defensive stability in the full-back positions. There is no wrong answer — each combination has strengths and weaknesses that can vary depending on the tactic the manager chooses.
It's time to try different combinations. Use the selector below to build your England starting XI for their clash with DR Congo at the World Cup 2026. Share your lineup and see how your selection stands out from other fans.
